History made on the slopes. 🇧🇷❄️⁣ ⁣ Lucas Pinheiro Braathen just skied into the history books at the 2026 Winter Olympics, winning giant slalom gold and delivering Brazil’s first-ever Winter Olympic medal. 🤯⁣ ⁣ The 25-year-old also becomes the first athlete from South America to medal at the Winter Games, and he did it in style. 🤩⁣ ⁣ After leading run one by nearly a full second, Braathen held his nerve in run two to secure gold with a combined time of 2:25.00. 🥇⁣ ⁣ From switching national teams to honour his Brazilian roots, to waving the flag at opening ceremony, to now standing atop the podium, this is what following your heart looks like. ❤️⁣ ⁣ “I just wanted to ski as the person I am,” Braathen said. and that was more than enough. 💯⁣ ⁣ Brazil. South America. the entire southern hemisphere? Officially on the alpine map. 🌎✨⁣ ⁣ #giantslalom #menssports #milanocortina2026 #olympics